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Heel Cups & Cushions

Relieve heel pain and put a little pep into every step by wearing supportive heel cup shoe inserts. Traditional insoles or orthotics like the Pinnacle Orthotic Insoles by Powerstep run the entire length of the foot. Alternatively, heel pads provide cushioned, localized support at the heel. Heel cushions, often constructed with soft silicone, absorb shock with every heel strike. Studies have shown that each heel strike produces a force that can be equal to three to four times a person’s body weight — for a 150-pound runner, that can equal about 600 pounds of pressure. For this reason, protecting the heel from this kind of force is an important part of foot health. The silicone material of these heel cushions conforms to the foot to be a comfortable addition to athletic shoes, boots, and dress shoes.

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Who Can Benefit from Wearing Heel Cups

Heel cups for heel pain are ideal for active people who are often on their feet for work or leisure. Heel pain can be caused by muscle fatigue. It can also be caused by underlying conditions, such as heel spurs, stress fractures, or nerve irritation. Inflammation along the Achilles tendon or plantar fascia is a common reason for heel pain. Heel cups for plantar fasciitis stabilize this thick ligament, reducing pressure and inflammation.

How Do Heel Cups for Shoes and Boots Work?

Heel pads for shoes correct walking posture and gait. Two of the most common walking posture issues are overpronation and supination. Overpronation occurs when a foot’s arch collapses inward or down. Overpronation is also referred to as “flat feet.” Supination is when an individual’s weight rolls to the outer edges of the feet. A heel cup's thicker outside walls prevent rolling inward or outward to improve posture while absorbing shock for increased comfort with every step.

The shoe cup can also be worn with the Silipos Achilles Heel Pad to reduce friction at the back of the foot when the Achilles tendon is inflamed. The sleeve slips on like a brace and its padded heel is infused with slow-release mineral oil to further protect the tendon and prevent walking friction.

Heel Cup Benefits

  • Applies directly to the shoe or boot
  • Absorbs shock
  • Reduces walking pressure
  • Prevents rolling to improve walking posture
  • Reduces pressure against the plantar fascia

Achilles Heel Sleeve Benefits

  • Embedded mineral oil reduces friction against the heel
  • Padding at the heel protects against heel bumps
  • Slip-on sleeve design
  • Specifically designed for padding the Achilles tendon

Promote Good Foot Health with Vitality Medical

Vitality Medical is a foot health partner. Shop a wide range of heel cups, heel protectors, and other must-have items to promote comfort when walking. In addition to heel cushion pads, customers will appreciate discounted prices on other foot-related items, such as corn cushions, callus treatments, and much more! Order individual items or in bulk. Shop here and enjoy fast shipping on in-stock items.

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